ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Snow White B-Stock
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- SKU
- LEC256SW-B
- Color
- White
Description
Sound & Tone
The all-mahogany body and set-neck construction, paired with a 24.75" scale and TOM bridge with tailpiece, give the EC-256 a thick, warm midrange with long sustain and a slightly relaxed string tension that favors bends and vibrato. The ESP Designed LH-150 humbuckers stay balanced and articulate under gain, making the bridge position well suited to hard rock and metal rhythm work while the neck pickup handles smooth, vocal lead lines. Pulling up the tone knob splits the coils for thinner, brighter single-coil-style voicings, so cleaner blues, pop, and fingerpicked passages are within reach without swapping guitars.
ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Snow White B-Stock
The EC-256 in Snow White is built to cut through a mix with articulate clarity and responsive feel. The thin U-shaped mahogany neck with set-neck construction delivers excellent sustain and note definition across tracking sessions, making it equally capable for layered rhythm work and expressive lead passes. This instrument combines recording-ready tonal character, stable performance, and professional aesthetics at an accessible price point.
Recording Performance & Playability
A 24.75" scale paired with a 42mm nut width and 350mm fingerboard radius creates a balanced platform that sits naturally in a mix—fast enough for punchy lead tracking without sacrificing control during rhythm work. The thin U-shaped mahogany neck with set-neck construction provides the sustain and tonal coupling needed for consistent session performance, while the Jatoba fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets offers modern precision and clear flag inlay markers for focused late-night recording sessions.
Tone & Recording Versatility
ESP Designed LH-150 pickups in both neck and bridge positions deliver balanced, articulate tones across the frequency spectrum with excellent clarity and separation in stereo recording chains. The push-pull switch on the tone knob engages coil-splitting for expanded sonic palette within a single session, while passive electronics and a TOM bridge with tailpiece ensure natural resonance, stable intonation, and predictable sustain for takes that hold up across multiple sessions.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with three-piece thin U-shaped mahogany neck and set-neck construction
- Snow White gloss finish with multiple binding on body and headstock
- 24.75" scale length
- Jatoba fingerboard with flag inlays and 22 extra-jumbo frets
- Fingerboard radius: 350mm; Nut width: 42mm
- ESP Designed LH-150N neck and LH-150B bridge pickups
- Push-pull coil-split switch on tone knob
- Passive Vol/Vol/Tone electronics configuration
- TOM bridge with tailpiece
- Black hardware
The EC-256 combines a proven platform of responsive playability, versatile recording electronics, and striking aesthetics in a package built to deliver consistent, trackable tone across genres and studio applications.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of open-box or display inventory, with light marks on the body and headstock that are purely superficial. These cosmetic marks have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. As a B-Stock offering, this ESP LTD EC-256 Snow White delivers premium instrument quality at a significant discount while maintaining the full manufacturer warranty and reliability you expect from ESP.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Semi-Hollow Body |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2017 |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means this EC-256 is fully functional and maintains the same playability, tone, and structural integrity as a new unit. It features only minor cosmetic imperfections—light marks on the body and headstock from open-box or display use—that are purely superficial and do not affect performance or sound quality.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock?
Yes. The EC-256 is purpose-built for hard rock, metal, and progressive styles. The balanced, articulate ESP Designed LH-150 pickups deliver excellent clarity and natural sustain, while the coil-split switch adds tonal versatility for both heavy rhythm and fluid lead work.
What pickup configuration does it have?
The EC-256 features ESP Designed LH-150 pickups in both neck and bridge positions with a push-pull coil-split switch on the tone knob for extended tonal options. The passive Vol/Vol/Tone electronics keep tone transparent and responsive.
How does the neck feel for fast lead playing?
The thin U-shaped mahogany neck with set-neck construction and 24.75" scale creates a responsive, fast-playing platform ideal for lead work. The 350mm fingerboard radius, 42mm nut width, and 22 extra-jumbo frets support fluid technique across all positions and playing styles.
How does this compare to the EC-1000?
The EC-256 shares the same proven set-neck mahogany design and responsive playability as the EC-1000 but at a more accessible price point. Both deliver balanced, articulate tones suitable for professional gigging and studio work; the EC-256 is an excellent entry point to the EC platform.
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